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Sisters Campaign for a Puppy Via Facebook

by Virginia Williams on January 17, 2013

Virginia Williams

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Virginia Williams is mom to a tween girl and a six-year-old boy. Her writing has appeared online and in print, including at rkvry.com, Mid-Atlantic Country, We Need Not Walk Alone and Prima magazines, among others. Her essay "What No One Tells You" was included in the anthology "They Were Still Born: Personal Stories About Stillbirth". When not writing or parenting, she can be found attempting to knit, drinking too much coffee, and devouring chocolate.

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This cute story is proof that the power of social media should never be underestimated. Two sisters wanted a puppy so badly that they — inspired by a similar Facebook campaign — bet their dad that they could get one million "Likes" on Facebook just by posting a photo of themselves with a poster saying how much they wanted a new dog. If the two girls achieved this goal, he would grant them their wish.

Dad didn't believe them, but they did it, and in record time, according to Mashable. This is a warning to parents everywhere: Be careful what kind of deal you make with your kids; it only took six hours for the girls to reach their goal.

As they approached two million "likes," the girls suggested in a video taken by their dad and posted on their Facebook page, Twogirlsandapuppy, that maybe they could get two puppies. But Dad doesn't seem to be quite on board with adding two new members to the family.

The sisters, who haven't been named, lost their previous dog last year to cancer and have been begging for a new dog ever since. They're planning on rescuing a shelter dog and are currently researching their options. They're hoping for a black lab or golden retriever mix but want to take their time making the decision so they get just the right puppy for their family. The sisters also have three little brothers, so once the new dog arrives it's going to be quite a busy household!

Are you surprised by the power of social media? Actually, it might be more the power of social media + five really cute kids + some poster board and markers + the cuteness of puppies. Throw in one skeptical dad, and how could these kids not get one million Facebook "Likes"?

Have you, or your kids, ever thought about using Facebook for something like this? Would you let them give it a try? Please tell us in the comments section below!